A very simple introduction to the various types of growth and reproductive styles of common plants.

To teach students how to use collect and use real-life data, use this lesson to create, populate and analyze graphs to interpret data related to the growth of plants from seeds. The lesson then asks students to create a story about the...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is based on the Scott Foresman science curriculum developed for third grade. It deals with the topics of plant parts, plant types, and the life cycle that plants go through.

The objective of this lesson is to study the life cycle and structure of plants. Students learn about the concept of classifying objects as either living or non-living by growing plants from seeds, fertilizing them, collecting seed, then...

This resource explains how the alternation of generations occurs in a plant's life cycle where sporophytes and gametophytes each play a role in plant reproduction.

Scholars explore the biology concept of the oxygen cycle. The tutorial consists of definitions and pictures about animal and plant gas exchange.

An activity where students observe the grounds around their school to study the plant and animal life cycle. Students will make a map of the school to keep track of their observations. Students will also compare their phenology calendar...

High levels of mercury exposure can cause birth defects, permanent brain or kidney damage, and/or death. This resource focuses on the impacts of mercury in the environment. Learn how mercury can reap havoc on lakes and other aquatic...

3rd grade students in Springfield, Massachusetts created this field guide as part of a learning expedition on ecosystems and pond life. Students did fieldwork in the city park and worked with local experts, closely examining the ponds....